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Jun 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks first overall draft pick Zaccharie Risacher poses for a photo with general manager Landry Fields at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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Landry Fields Set The Atlanta Hawks Back

After six years as the Atlanta Hawks’ top executive, Travis Schlenk chose to move into an advisory role with Atlanta in Dec. 2022....

Apr 18, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) reacts after a basket during the second half of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Atlanta Must Prioritize Its Future Around Rising Star Jalen Johnson

For years, the Atlanta Hawks have searched for a franchise cornerstone. The Dejounte Murray Era failed. For years, the team cycled through rosters...

Mar 23, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Atlanta Hawks bench reacts after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Atlanta Hawks 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Atlanta Hawks made a lot of changes to their roster over the course of the season. The biggest change was the trade...

Jan 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) is guarded by New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Jalen Johnson Is Under More Pressure Than You Think

This season, the Atlanta Hawks front office decided to make Jalen Johnson its franchise star.  With that power comes responsibility, and perhaps no...

Apr 6, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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The Knicks Can Easily Stop the Surging Hawks

Do not undermine the Atlanta Hawks. Despite almost falling into the Play-In, Atlanta was able to instead clinch an automatic ticket to the...

Mar 18, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) celebrates with Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) and Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit:
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The Atlanta Hawks Are Playing with House Money

Since the All-Star break, the Atlanta Hawks have been soaring. The Hawks are playing with house money, and they know it. While Atlanta...

Mar 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) reacts against the Boston Celtics in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images
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CJ McCollum’s Veteran Leadership Has Guided the Atlanta Hawks

It was a rocky start for the veteran CJ McCollum in an Atlanta Hawks uniform. During his first six games with the Hawks,...

Mar 16, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) shoots over Orlando Magic forward Moritz Wagner (21) during the second half at State Farm Arena.
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Why Isn’t Hawks’ Win Streak Yielding Results in East Standings?

As the season starts to wind down, the Atlanta Hawks are hitting their stride. Atlanta currently sits with an 11-game winning streak as...

Mar 1, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) shoots against the Portland Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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How Has Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu Evolved His NBA Game?

As a part of roster turnover, the Atlanta Hawks selected Onyeka Okongwu sixth overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. Previously, Atlanta traded for...

Feb 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) leaves the court afte a game against the Miami Heat at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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What Should Atlanta Hawks Fans Watch for Post-All-Star Break?

The All-Star break has come and gone, and NBA teams across the league have returned to action. The Atlanta Hawks didn’t end the...

Feb 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) handles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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The Atlanta Hawks Made the Right Moves at the Deadline

On Feb. 5, the Atlanta Hawks were 26-27 and found themselves just four games back of the Philadelphia 76ers for the sixth seed....

Oct 31, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis (8) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Kristaps Porzingis Was a Failed Experiment in Atlanta

As the Atlanta Hawks looked to retool their roster around Trae Young and Jalen Johnson, they made what was thought to be a...

Jan 29, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) shoots past Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (30) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena.
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Dyson Daniels Is Finding Unique Ways to Impact Games

Much of the headlines surrounding Dyson Daniels this season have been his historically bad three-point shooting. Daniels is shooting just 12.7% from beyond...

Mar 27, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) shoots as Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) defends during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
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Could the Hawks Trade Porzingis to the Warriors for Kuminga?

This series of articles takes five shots at predicting trades that will go down at the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline. The first one...